HR 3076119th CongressIntroduced

Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2025

Introduced: Oct 29, 2025

Agriculture & Food

Standard Summary

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The Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2025 amends federal meat and poultry inspection laws to bolster small processing facilities through HACCP resource databases, increased federal funding for state inspections, expanded interstate shipping eligibility, and dedicated grant programs for infrastructure resilience and workforce training in the agricultural sector.

Key Points

1Creates free searchable databases of HACCP validation studies and scale-appropriate model plans to help small meat and poultry processors comply with food safety regulations efficiently.
2Raises federal reimbursement for state inspection programs from 50% to 65% while expanding Cooperative Interstate Shipment eligibility by increasing employee thresholds and allowable shipment percentages.
3Establishes a $20 million annual Processing Resilience Grant Program funding facility upgrades, safety equipment, and local access initiatives with priority for farmer-rancher proximity.

Impact Areas

Small and very small meat/poultry processing establishmentsState agricultural inspection programs and participating statesFarmers, ranchers, and rural communities reliant on local processingMeat/poultry processing workforce through specialized training programs

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